from:
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http://www.alandmary.org/yancey/boydton2.txt
http://www.alandmary.org/yancey/deed1.txt
Notes on visit to Boydton, Va.
February 4, 1994
Albert H. Spinks
At Mech. Co. courthouse
In index to wills I found many Brames in the late 1700's and early
1800's. I should eventually look at some of these.
I found nothing in will index on Brills.
I found many Yanceys in will index but nothing on Thorton, Andrew,
Sterling. In 1819 one Robert Yancey Sr left something to one
Elizabeth Yancey book 15 p 258. Among the Yanceys listed were
Richard, 1781. There was listed Richrd Est. on up to 1811. I saw
in the index Jackson M. Yancey Est. 1841, Acct.
I looked at the recording of the will of Elizabeth Roffe Brame, Book
3 page 241.
In the name of God Amen I Elizabeth Brame of the County of
Mechlenburg--etc. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter
Lucresy Creath five shillings ? money of virginia and no more of my
Estate. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Elizabeth
Roffe Brame one side saddle and one Bed Quilt that is quilted in
flowers. Item I give and bequeath all the remainder part of my
Estate herein before not devised nor given away to be equally
divided among my five Children Viz. Hannah, Elizabeth, Susanna,
Warner and Thomas Brame, to them and their heirs, etc. And I do
hereby ordain and appoint my Friend James Brame and my Brother Lewis
and Edward Roffe full and sole Exectors of this my last Will, etc.
--this Sixtenth day of October one thousand seven hindred and ninety
four. signed Elizabeth Brame (seal) in presence of Wm. Rowlette, ? Burton,
John Puryear. Proven in court 9 Feb 1795.
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I found the following items in the index on Roffe.
1. William--will-1786, 2/161
2. Wm Sr. Est.-Appr, 1786, 2/165
3. same, 1801, 4/278
4. same, 1801, 4/284
5. same, 1808, Admr Acct, 6/68
6. Elizabeth Est., Admr Acct, 1808, 6/69
7. I saw entries for a Samuel & Samuel S. in 1825, but it didn't
appear to be my Samuel or Samuel Chiles.
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I looked at the will of William Roffe-2/161
It was long, covering 3 pages.
He was of Meck Co. Va.
Gave to eldest son, William Roffe one negro Humpphry, one named Will
and female named Fann.
Also gave to William one book called Burket on the new Testament and
one desk to be delivered after death of William, Sr. and his wife.
Gave to 2nd son, Lewis Roffe a negro woman named Jude and boys Sam
and Jacob, a negro girl named Charlotte one other girl named Kesiah
and a newborn Man child born of the said Jude.
Gave to 3rd son Edward Roffe---
Gave to 4th son John Roffe--
Gave to "my loving wife Elizabeth ? Roffe my land and
plantation--325 acres--"
"I give the other Negro child to my Grand Daughter Lucy Brame
daughter of Thomas Brame--"
Left something to daughters Sarah Brame wife of James Brame and to
other daughter Elizabeth Brame wife of Thomas Brame.
Executors friend William Johnson and eldest son William Roffe.
Signed 30 Dec 1784. Will Roffe (his mark). Wit. by Elizabeth Pool
(mark) Mary Pool (mark) and Mary Johnson.
More detail of above--
"Atem I desire the Ballance of the stock & household furniture that
may remain after the purchasing the slaves above direted may be
equally divided between my two Daughters Sarah Brame Wife of Jame
Brame and my other Daughter Elizabeth Brame Brame Wife of Thomas
Brame---"
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In will book index I saw no records of a William Yancey but I did
see record of a James Yancey Est in 1834 thru 1837, only accounting,
no will listed.
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I looked for names Harriett and Partella but no luck.
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In Deed books
The earliest deed for Brames I saw was between a James Brame and a
Mr. and Mrs. Nowell dated 1765. 1/173.
I saw no yanceys in deedbook 1 index. However index appeared to be
only for receivers of property. I saw no Brills listed.
In deed book 2 index I saw no Brames, Yanceys, or Brills.
In deedbook 3 I found no Brames or Brills but I did find one James
Yancey, who bought land from one Richard Stiles 8 OCT 1771. Stiles
was from Mechlinburg Co., "Collonney" of Va and Yancey was from the
Province of North Carolina. Witnesses were Ambrose Jones, Lewis
Yancey, and Phillip Yancey.
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In book 4 page 276, Samuel Brame bought land and home from one Lewis
Akin 8 NOV 1773. Both men were from Mech. co. One John Brame was
among the witnesses.
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In Library at Boydon, Va.
1. In Mrs. Elliots book on early wills of Mech. Co. 1765-1799.
Reference to will of Richins Brames Will 1789-3/32. do I have a
copy of this?
2. In Rev. War Records of Mech. by Elliott, p 167--"Col. Yancey (Thorton) ,
a native of Granville County, N. C., served in North Carolina
forces, but moved to Mechlenburg County in 1794."
3. In Early Settlers, Mech. Co., Va., by Elliott, p 204. One
William Yancey moved from Mech. Co, va to Granville Co., NC.
4. p 51 of Emigration to other states from southside virginia by
elliott. "David Brame of Christian County, State of kentucky to
Samuel C. Brame of the town of Petersburg, State of virginia--cons.
$220 conveys all right and title of David Brame has in a tract of
land whereof the late Samuel Brame, Senr., died--adjoining James
Maclin, Reuben Puryear, William C. Wall, etc. It being the tract of
land devised by the testator, Samuel Brame, Senr. 1/3 to the widow
and 2/3 to be sold for the benefit of the decedants children. Dated
25 DEC 1820; recorded 17 SEP 1821. Deedbook 20, page 225.
5. Our Kin by W. H. Manning Jr. and Edna Anderson Manning of
Barnwell, SC. copywright 1958. (William Harris Manning)
In genealogist card file:
1. Jo Yancey Hale
214-348-3524
9636 Ferndale Rd.
Dallas, Tx. 75238
Reserching Charles Yancey
James Yancey 1704-1779 Ann Thornton
Eliz Andrew Thornton (Va & NC)
James Ann Granv. NC
Etc.
2.
Hurd, A. H. III
159 Stewart Ave.
Marietta, GA 30064
Researching the Yanceys
3.
Walls, Sidney Ann
530 Old Soloman Mill Rd.
Somerville, TN 38068
901-465-2537
Richard Yancey--1700's
Robert Yancey 1744-1818
Hezekiah Yancey 1782-1860
Info on Library
Southside Regional Library
Mon 9-6
Tues, wed, thurs 9-5
Fir 12 5
Sat 9-12
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Back in the Court House
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Deedbook 16, p 258
This Indenture made and entered into the twenty fifth day of July in
the year one thousand eight hundred and sixteen between Samuel Brame
and Elizabeth his wife of the County of Mechlenburg and state of
Virginia of the one part and Joseph Brame of the same county of the
other paret witnesseith that the said Samuel Brame and Elizabeth his
wife for and in considerations, etc. sell land being on Mill creek
in the said county of Mechlinburg, etc.
Signed:
Samuel Brame Jn. or Sr.
Elizabeth (her mark) Brame
Eliz. was examined by two men who testified that she gave her
consent to the sale.
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Deedbook 16, p 312
This Indenture made this eleventh day September in the year one
thousand eight hundred and sixteen between Samuel Brame (sr. or Jr.)
and Elizabeth his wife of the County of Mechlenburg and state of
Virginia of the one part and Henry Brame of the same county of the
other part--for 190 pounds and 10 shillings sold 127 acres in Mech.
co. by Mill Creek. it being part of tract of land purchased by
Samuel Brame from Daniel Madkins (Wadkins?).
Signed:
Samuel Brame (sr or jr)
Elizabeth (her mark) Brame
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Willbook 9, page 121
In the name of God Amen, I Samuel Brame Sen of the County of
Mechlenburg and the State of Virginia, being of sound despossing
mind memory and understanding, do make publish and declare this ?
for my last will and testament, hereby revoking annulling and making
void all will or wills heretofore made by me.
?, I leave to my beloved wife, Elizabeth Brame during her natural
life the one third part of the tract of land whereon I now live
containing by estimation three hundred and sixty acres. Item my
will and desire is that all my estate both real and personal the
land herein lent my said wife excepted ? by my executors herein
after to be named, and the proceeds of such sale I give and bequesth
in manner following ?:
Item my will and desire is that all my just debts, ? charges, and
necessary expences of administration be first paid. Item I leave
to my said wife during her natural life, the one ninth part of the
proceeds of the sale of my estate as herein directed to ? made by
executors.
Item I give and bequeath to my sone David Brame the sum of five
shellings in addition to what I have heretofore ? to him, to him and
his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy C. Cruos ? wife of
Joseph Cruos ? the sum of five shillings to her and her heirs
forever.
Item I give and bequeath to James Washington Brame sone of my son
David Brame the sum of two hundred dollars to him and his heirs
forever.
Item whereas I have advanced to my sone Samuel C. Brame to the
amount of one hundred and ninety pounds. To my son Henry Brame to
the amount of one hundred and twenty five punds, and I have also
advanced to my son James Brame to the amount of one hundred and
forty pounds, and it being my will and desire to divide the residue
of the sale of my Estte as hereinbefore divided to be made after
discharging the legacees herein before given together with said
advancements to my said sons, Samuel C, Henry, and James Brame,
equally among my following children, ?, Samuel C. Brame, James
Brame, Michazadick Brame, Henry Brame, Thomas Brame, Walter Brame,
Elizabeth Brame, Happy Brame, it is my will and desire that the said
Residue of the proceeds of the sale of my estate as herein directed,
together with said amount of advancements made to my said son Samuel
C., Henry, and James Brame be equally divided among my aforesaid
children, Taroil, Samuel C., James, Milchazedick, Henry, Thomas,
Walter, Elizabeth, and Happy Brame, in such manner as to make my
said son Samuel C., accountable in said division for the sum of one
hundred and ninety pounds, my sone Henry to the amount of one
hundred and twenty five pounds, and my said son James accountable
for the sum of one hundred and forty pounds, all of which I give to
them and their heirs forever.
Item It is my will and desire that all my estate herein lent to my
said wife both real and personal; at the death of my said wife be
equally divided among my following children, Towel, Samuel C.,
James, Melehhosdick, Henry, Thomas, Walter, Elizabeth, and Happy
Brame to them and their heirs forever.
Item If any of my aforesaid children shall die without lawful Issue
it is my will and desire that his or their proportion of my estate
so dying be equally divided among my surviving children my son
David, and my daughter Nancy C. excepted to them and their heirs
forever.
Item I nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth
Brame, my sone Samuel C. Brame, and my friend Joseph B. Clausel and
Peter Beirley whole and sole executors to this my last will and
testament. In Witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand and
affixed my seal the Eighteenth day of October one thousand eight
hundred and sixteen.
Signed:
Samuel Brame Sen
Witnessed:
Joseph Brame October 18, 1816
Giles Puryear October 20th 1816.
Freeman Weatherford October 28, 1816
Charles Hutchinson Nov. 10th 1816
Probated in court 15 MAY 1820--Samuel C. Brame was present and
Elizabeth Brame was listed as widow.
Samuel C. Brame and Joseph B. Clausel were two of the executors.
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Will book 12 page 217-219
Accounting of the estate of Samuel Brame by Joseph B. Clausel
Executor, presented to court 13 March 1830. later cofirmed and
ordered recorded 17 May.
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In Boydton, Va.
April 29, 1994
Albert H. Spinks
3129 Sutton Place
Burlington, NC 27215
In courthouse:
Willbook 5/125
Inventory of estate of Solomon Patillo; mentioned Mrs. Sary
Pattillo; dated 6 JAN 1804; appraised by Pettup Phillips, Samuel
Farrar, John Jarrar, and Dabney Phillips. Inventory composed of
cattle, hogs, furniture.
Willbook 5/200
Record of sale of estate of Solomon Patillo; bought by Solomon
Pattillo, Elisha Wilkerson, Henry Creedle, Samuel Farrer, Williamson
Pittillo, Philip Roberts, Stephen Harshell. Dated 7 JAN 1804 by
Williamson Pittillo, administration of Solomon Pittillo.
.
Willbook 7/12, 13, 18, 19
Record of appraisal, debts, sale of property of Dr. Henry Pattillo.
Many names given but none that were familiar to me. Dated 9 May
1807. He evidently was an MD; listed in the inventory were
medicines, and "a few medical books." Richard Apperson was
administrator.
Willbook 8/316
Will of Sarah Pattillo, dated 4 APR 1817. Presented to court, 19
MAY 1817. Mentions children Williamson, Edward, Samuel Pattillo and
Rebeccah Bradley (daughter). I saw nothing that would tie her to
Dr. Henry P. She owned slaves; I saw no slaves in inventory of Dr.
Henry. [Per Mecklenburg marriage records, Rebecca Pattillo married
Joseph Bradley 17 FEB 1794, Solomon Pattillo giving security. See
my Richens Brame II folder. So Sarah was probably wife of Solomon
P.]
Willbook 9/300
Mecklenburg July 4th 1822.
The above day at night Edward Patillo finding himself dieing
requested and called on me to notice his wish and also the manner
his will should stand is as follows. Give unto James Edward Patillo
the son of Williamson Patillo a negro boy named Littleton to be
hired out , etc. to be applied to James E. Patillo schooling and a
silver watch unto Robert Patillo also the son of Williamson Patillo.
Also mentioned Robert and James Edward, sons of Williamson Patillo.
? of July this was written and on the 7th the above dec'd died.
Presented to court 17th AUG 1822.
Willbook 3/157
Saw will of one John Brame. Mentioned wife, Mary. Children
Richens, Thomas, Joseph, William, John, James, Debney (dughter),
Susanna, Polley, Betsy, and Nancy. Dated 1 JAN 1793.
Willbook 3/191
About laying off property for Elizabeth Brame widow of Thomas Brame,
dated 20 DEC 1793.
Willbook 9/121
I reread will of Samuel Brame, father of Samuel Childs Brame.
Willbook 14/309
Aug 19 1837
Your commissioner first proceeded to settle an account of the
transactions of Joseph B. Clausel a commissioner appointed by this
court to made sale of the estate of Samuel Brame snr. decd. both
real and personal which was in part the dower of the widow of the
said saml. brame and paid a ballance of $4251.83 for distribution on
the 18th day of January 1837 which sum being divided among nine
distributes gives to each the sum of $472.42 5/9 see page 1. Your
comm. the proceeded to settle acounts between Joseph B. Clausel Exor
of Samuel Brame Snr. decd and those entitile to distribution and the
following balances due to the following persons on the 18th day of
Jan 1837. To Edward Watkins trustee for Saml C. Brame's
creditors-$799.64 1/9. Melchezeiick Brame, Henry Brame, James
Brames, Walter Brame, David N. Carter & Happy his wife, John ? (looks
like T.) Hayes in right of Eliza his wife, Wm Royster trustee for
Jns Royster, etc. later mentions David Brame, Henry Brame, Walter,
Thos Brame.
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I saw no Briggs in the will index.
I looked up Childes and Chiles in the will index. I found some but
not for the early years I was interested in.
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Willbook 13/343
Ran across the hiring of 1 negro woman named Dicey; bonded to Thomas
Overton for 9 10 (money). also was a man named Washington and one
named Joe. This was from the estate of James Yancey; sale 30 MAR
1829. In the same sale Thomas Brame bought 1 shot gun for 11 50.
Willbook 14/323
Accounting by Charles Yancey admin. of estate of Abergale Yancey;
dated 1837.
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Saw the following items in the Grantors Index to Deeds
Samuel C. Brame, etal 14 Aug 1809 to Commonwealth of Va. Bond 14/126
14 AUG 1809.
&&& A bond by Samuel C. Brame, Sterling Yancey, and Tryon Yancey for
the appointment of Trion Yancey as Constable.
Samuel C. and Betsey C. Brame; 16 JUL 1810; to Cunningham William
Hrs; Deed; 14/297.
&&& A deed by Samuel C. Brame and Betsey C. Brame of Mecklenburg
Co., Va. to the Lawful heirs of William Cunningham Deced, for land
being "a part of the land given the said Samuel C. Brame and Betsey
C. Brame by their Father Samuel Brame, Sen.; 140 acres; near James
Brame. dated 16 JUL 1810. Signed by Samuel C. Brame and Betsey C.
Brame. (She made her own signature).
Samuel C. Brame; 18 NOV 1811; to Armistead Marcus A etal; Deed;
14/495
&&& Samuel C. Brame of Mecklenburg sold to Latimus and Marcus
Armstead of the same co., land which Samuel C. Brame had purchased
from William Cunningham plus 10 acres. total 140 acres on the waters
of Gum Creek, bounded on the N. by William Steward, on the east by
Clement Blackborne, the S. by Estate of William Cunningham, on the
West by William Bich?? Signed Samuel C. Brame.
Samuel C. and Betsey C. Brame; 20 JAN 1812; to Leak Thomas; Deed;
14/519.
&&& Samuel C. Brame and Betsey C. Brame sold 52 acres to Thomas Leak,
all of Mecklenburg Co., land part of what Samuel C. Brame received
from his father Samuel Brame. Dated 9 NOV 1811. Signed by Samuel
C. Brame and Betsey C. Brame.
Betsey C. Brame; 15 NOV 1813; to Armistead Marcus A etal; Dower
Release; 15/214.
&&& Betsey c. Brame relinquished her dower right to above described
140 acres sold Latimus and Marcus A. Armistead. Dated 23 AUG 1813.
David Brame; 23 DEC 1820; to Samuel C. Brame; Deed; 10/225.
&&& David sold to Samuel C. his interest in their fathers property
that David inherited. Samuel C. of Petersburg and David of
Christian Co., Kentucky.
S. C. Brame; 29 JAN 1829 to Edward Watkins Tr.; D-T; 23/388. [I
copied this and put in my Samuel C. Brame folder. 29 JAN 1829 must
have been the recorded date. The document date was 27 AUG 1825.]
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Grantees Index
Samuel C. Brame etal from Thornton Puryear; Deed; 21 MAY 1810;
14/263.
&&& KXSnow all men by these present that I Thornton Puryear of
Mechlenburg County & State of Va. do hereby convey make over and
confirm unto James Birchett, Samuel C. Brame and Sterling Yancey,
etc. one certain tract of land in Co. and state aforesaid and one
negro Phill. Thornton Puryear did qualify as executor to the last
will and testament of his father William Puryear, deced. (it looks
as if S. C., Sterling, and Birchett made bond for Puryear and land
is security for that bond.) Dated 20 SEP 1809.
Saw no Briggs or Brills
Deedbook 18/443
David Brame of Kentucky, sold to Abner Hester of Mecklenburg Co.
dated 23 DEC 1820 land which David Brame received from the estate
of the late James Hester, decd, of 204 acres more of less.
(sounds as if this verifies David married a Hester.)
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Grantors Index
8 Jun 1795; Thornton Yancey Sr. to Thornton Yancey Jr; Deed 8/514
&&&Dated 1 MAY 1795; both Yanceys and Land in Mecklenburg Co.
12 JUL 1802; Thornton Sr. to Betsey Yancey, B of S; 11/170
&&&
For and in consideration of the sum of twenty dollars to me in hand
paid by my daughter Betsey Yancey I have bargained and sold and by
these present do bargain sell and deliver unto the said Betsey
Yancey one certain negro girl by the name of Dycey aged about 9
months to have and to hold the said negro girl and her future
increase unto her the said Betsey Yancey her Heirs forever and I as
hereby warrant and will ever defend the title of the said negro unto
the said Betsey Yancey her heirs against the just claim or claims of
any person or persons whatever as witness my hand and seal this 7th
day of April 1802. Thornton Yancey Sen. Wit: Sterling Yancey,
Wylie Yancey, Robert Williamson.
Deedbook 11/171
For and in consideration of one Black gilding and six barrells of
corn raited at forty three pounds twelve shillings to me in hand
paid by my son Phillip Yancey, etc. Sold negro boy by the name of
Randel aged about 4 years. Dated 8 APR 1802. Signed by Thornton
Yancey Sen. Wit: Robert Chandler, Tryon Yancey, Robert Williamson.
11 JUL 1808; Thornton Sr, to Sterling Yancey, etal; B of S; 13/501.
Thornton Yancey Sr. sold negros and furniture to Sterling and Tryon
Yancey. thornton listed of Mecklenburg; dated 23 SEP 1807. Wit:
Thornton Yancey, Jun., Jackson A. Yancey, Eldridge (mark) Dorrdvant.
16 NOV 1809, Sterling Yancey and Betsey his wife sold property to
John Wilson. Property had been purchased from Thomas Yancey Jun,
and Robert Chandler by Sterling, containing 200 acres more or less,
in Mecklenburg, and known as Sterlingville. Signed by Sterling
Yancey and Betsey Yancey. Wit:Jos Townes, George X Moore, Matthew
Chandler, and Thornton Yancey.
I saw in grantors index following Pittillos; Eliza, Elizabeth,
James, Henry, Solomon, Sarah, Wm J., Williamson, Saml J., John F.,
James H.
In Mechklenburg Co., VA, Deedbook 11, page 171.
Boydton, VA.
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Yancey to Yancey
For and in Consideration of one Black Gilding and six Barrells of Corn
raited at forty three Pounds twelve Shillings to me in hand paid by my
Son Phillip Yancey I have Bargained and Sold and by these Present do
bargain Sell and Deliver unto the said Phillip Yancey One Certain Negroe
Boy by the Name of Randel aged about four years To have and to hold the
said negroe Boy Randel unto the said Phillip Yancey his Heirs Etc forever
and I do hereby Warrant and will forever Defend the title of the said
Negroe Etc unto the said Phillip Yancey his Heirs Etc against the Just
Claim or Claims of any Person or Persons whatever. As Witness my hand
and Seal this 18th day of April 1802.
Thornton Yancey Sen (Seal)
Witness
Robert Chandler
Tryon Yancey
Robert Williamson
At a court held for Mechlenburg County the 12th day of July 1802 This
Bill of Sale was Acknowledged by Thornton Yancey Sen. a party thereto
and ordered to be Recorded.
Teste
William Backerville (?)